The third in the Color Series of short stories written by #1 New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler, author of the Infected Trilogy, the Galactic Football League series, the Generations Trilogy, and more. This collection features s mixture of never-before-seen stories, tales from various anthologies, and Scott's first-ever published story. Fire is Orange collection blends humor and horror into a frothy flaming mixture. Author's notes explain the history and/or impetus of each story, giving you an insight into the method behind the madness. Stories in FIRE IS ORANGE: Complex God (a Siglerverse story): A foundation-building story of Petra Prawatt, from, the Galactic Football League series. Hippo: A brutal story from Jonathan Maberry’s V-Wars universe. Just because you spend your nights slaughtering vamps doesn't mean you can't spend your days baking some lovely cupcakes. Batch it up! Dale & Mabel (a Siglerverse story): Amidst the carnage of Scott's novel PANDEMIC, a Chicago couple reminisce on their lives together and prepare to face the future that will soon come. Fifth Girl: Be careful what details you share online. A story of a young man's fascination with a young woman — heavily assisted by technology and a disturbing gift for internet deduction. Mister Double-M: When you date the wrong person, the wrong person's ex can be even wrong-er. Pink Torpedo: A tale from Mur Lafferty’s SEVENTH CITY universe. The things some superheroes have to do to make ends meet... Puppet Master: A writer's muse isn't always a positive thing. Sometimes, if not all times, deep art comes from deep pain. Reunion: The bonds forged in combat are among the strongest known to mankind. What happens when the comrade you fought and bled with not only dies, but is replaced by the comrade you fought and bled with? Splashing Contest: The first story Scott sold takes a different look at schoolyard bullies and how some kids fight back. The Laundry Demon: If you try to trick an Iron Mage, make sure he doesn't catch you in a lie. Otherwise, you might end up with his socks in your mouth.